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April's Most Popular Articles...
Your Rights as an Apprentice:
When you start an apprenticeship your employer essentially takes you on as an employee. This means that you have the same employee rights as any one else… [5504 views in Apr]
Can I Sack an Apprentice?:
Apprentices can be a hugely valuable addition to your workforce. Many businesses rely on apprentices to provide them with the skills they need, and many… [2886 views in Apr]
Apprenticeships and Tax: What You Need to Know:
No one wants to worry about tax. It is a necessary irritation; something that we all have to do, whether we like it or… [1000 views in Apr]
Fixed Term Apprentice Contracts and Dismissal:
The agreement between an apprentice and their employer is, by its nature, complicated. There is a lot of confusion about these… [912 views in Apr]
Wages and Funding for Apprentices:
The main draw of becoming an apprentice is the fact that it is possible to earn money while you are training and learning. Combining work with study… [848 views in Apr]
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Gmacc Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My daughter is an apprentice, she is being made work bank holidays and told she is only allowed 4 Saturdays off a year and 20 days…
28 March 2024
Worriedmum Re: Dealing with a Bad Employer
Hi, my daughter is 18 months in her menhanics apprenticeship, the garage she works in is a toxic environment, there has been 20…
21 March 2024
Jac Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My daughter is doing an apprenticeship in a hair salon, she is contracted to a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40hrs, every week she…
15 March 2024
Cam Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My partner has been employed by a company as a nursery assistant for 6 months. They are now trying to force her into an…
25 January 2024
Mel Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My daughter started an apprenticeship 4 months ago, is being paid the minimum £5.28 but has not started an official apprenticeship…
Jan Re: Working Hours and Holidays
anonymous
My Salon has no clients and i was told im not needed tomorrow should i still get paid as this is not my fault?
27 November 2023
Nik Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My son is an apprentice, he started around 3 months ago, he is paid weekly, however he.hasnt been paid for nearly 3 weeks by his…